Colonial Seed Cake

Directions

1>. Combine poppy seeds and milk in a large bowl.

Let stand at room temperature 3 to 4 hours.

Let eggs and butter warm to room temperature for easy mixing.

(Butter should be VERY soft)

Grease and flour an 8½ x 8½ x 8½-inch pan.

Preheat oven to 350℉ (180℃).

2>. Add butter, eggs, sugar, vanilla, baking powder and flour to poppy seeds and milk.

Beat at medium speed with electric mixer for 1 minute, scraping side of bowl.

Pour into prepared pan.

3>. Bake in 350℉ (180℃) F oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until center springs back when lightly pressed with a fingertip.

Cool in pan on a wire rack for 5 minutes.

Loosen around edges; turn over to cool.

Sprinkle with confectioners’ sugar.

Serve plain or with whipped cream.